The Washington Post considered that "Washington's policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict threatens to harm the United States' positions in the Middle East and on the international stage." The newspaper quoted analysts stating that "the outrage and anger over the significant damage suffered by civilians is increasing not only against Israel but also against the United States." This has been reflected during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the Middle East and Asia, where he faced substantial criticism from prime ministers and diplomats regarding Israel's actions. Many pointed out that the attacks were carried out with American weapons, and the calls for humanitarian ceasefires instead of a halt to hostilities threaten the continuation of violence against civilians.
The report noted that "a month into the Gaza war, President Joe Biden's steadfast support for Israeli leaders, even as the number of Palestinian civilian casualties rises, jeopardizes Washington's standing in the region and beyond. Its acceptance of attacks on refugee camps, hospitals, and residential buildings could lead to a significant decline in American influence and status on the international scene for years to come." The newspaper also indicated that "concerns about the decline of American influence in the Middle East have been present in Washington for a long time, well before the recent escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, the current situation is likely to accelerate and exacerbate the consequences and Washington's positioning in the region."
